HOW TO COOK IT

Almond Chicken Salad1 c cooked,diced chicken breast meat 1/2c sliced almonds1c romaine lettuce,chopped 1/4 c chopped Medjool dates1 c butter leaf lettuce,shredded 1-2 T flaxseed oil1/4 c chopped red cabbage 1-2T freshly squeezed orange juiceInstructions: Combine all ingredients except liquids in a large serving bowl.Toss with flaxseed oil and freshly squeezed orange juice.Serves two.

Basic Beef Jerky

Instructions: 2lb lean beef,trimmed of all visible fat,cut into 1-inch-wide,1/8-inch-thick strips with the grain of the muscle whrn possible.Place beef strips on the racks of a home food dryer and dry the meat until it is tough and chewy(usually overnight).Alternatively,dry in your oven on ungreased cookie sheeets.Set oven at lowest baking temperature between 140-150 degrees.Drying time varies among ovens ,but typically takes four to twelve hours.

Brockway Tuna Salad
1 can albacore tuna packed in water,low sodium 1/2c Omega 3 Mayonnaise1/2 red onion,chopped 1c romaine lettuce,shredded1/2c chopped celery 1 T lemon juice1 small jar diced pimentos(no salt) 1 tsp paprika1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions: Drain tuna, then place in a colander and rinse thoroughly to remove any remaining salt.In a mixing bowl ,combine tuna wirh onion,celery,pimentos,and mayonnaise,mixing throughly.Toss the lettuce with flaxseed oil and lemon juice and make a bed of lettuce in a medium-sized serving bowl.Dollop he tuna mixture on the lettuce bed.Sprinkle with paprika and pepper to taste.

Spinach Salad with Paleo Dressing
3 T dry mustard 1c burgundy wine1 clove garlic,minced 1c fresh tomatoes,pureed1 T black pepper 2c flaxseed oil1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 c lemon juice1tsp paprikaInstructions: Combine all ingredients in blender.Pour into a cruet and shake well before each use.Makes 5 cups.

Paleo Zucchini Soup2 T olive oil 2 T dried thyme1 red onion,chopped 1 T black pepper5 cloves garlic,minced 2 c carrots,chopped 2 qts water 2 c celery,chopped2 c cooked,chopped beef,chicken or pork 2 c zucchini,chopped2 T dried basil 2c fresh tomatoes,chopped2 T dried parsley 1/2c fresh parsley,chopped

Instructions: Heat olive oil and saute onion and garlic.Bring water to a boil and add sauteed onion and garlic ,meat,basil,parsley,thyme,and pepper.Lower heat and simmer for one hour.One hour before eating.add carrots and celery.One-half hour before eating ,add zucchini.Ten minutes before eatong,add chopped tomatoed and fresh parleys .Serves six

Slow-Cooked Veal with Salsa 2lb veal,sliced 1/2 inch thick 2c tomato salsa (recipe below) Instruction: Place veal slices in crock pot,cover with salsa,and cook on low heat for five hours.Remove from pot and pour remaining salsa over meat before serving. Salsa 6 large tomatoes,diced 1/2c lime juice 1 yellow onion,minced 1 tsp cayenne pepper 3 cloves garlic,minced 1/3 fresh cilantro,finely chopped 1 tsp black pepper Instruction: Combine all ingredients and mix well.Makes 2 cup Quickie Guacamole 4 avocados, peeled 1/2tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp lemon juice

Instruction:Remove seeds from avocados,place in medium-sized bowl,and mash well.Combine with remaining ingredients and mix evenly.The lemon juice helps to keep the guacamole from turning brown.Makes 3 cups.

Altamira Stuffed Chicken
1/2 red onion,chopped 1/2c walnuts
1/2 T olive oil 1/4c celery
1/2 T flaxseed oil 1 apple,cored,peeled and diced
3-4 chopped chicken livers 1 whole,skinned large chicken
1/2c pinot noir red wine
1/4 c raisins
Instruction:Saute onion in oils until tender.Mix in chopped chicken livers and brown.Pour in wine ,add raisins,walnuts,celery an d apple,and simmer for five minutes.Stuff chicken with mixture and bake in covered dish at 400 degrees for one hour or until done.

Ratatouille

2 large onions,chopped 1lb diced eggplant
2 cloves garlic,minced 4 large tomatoes,skinned and wedged
4T olive oil 3T fresh parsley,chopped
2 green peppers,seeded and cut into strips 1/2 tsp oregano
1 lb sliced zucchini 1/4 black pepper

Instruction:Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until tender.Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil.Reduce heat,cover,and let simmer until vegetables are tender (about thirty to forty-five minutes).